Article: PAWS TO CONSIDER; WHAT TO THINK ABOUT BEFORE GETTING STARTED AS A DOG OWNER.(SERIES: Daily Dose)(CNY)

Byline: Meghan Rubado Staff writer

It's all about personality - even with dogs.

When it comes to picking out a new canine pal, the experts have this advice: match the dog to your personality.

Different breeds have different tendencies and temperaments, said Patty Richards, executive director of the Central New York SPCA, and not every person will work well with every breed.

"A lot of people just see a dog that looks good to them, and that's the breed they want," Richards said.

When people just buy a dog without much thought, it can result in unnecessary stress for the owners and the dogs, she said. Sometimes, the owners ...

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